On “Fantasy Fuel,” Chicago-based @evannmcintosh pushes through projection and miscommunication with real forward momentum — in both life and work.
Their sophomore album captures the emotional and physical shift into young adulthood, carried by smooth, jazz-inflected production. Steeped in vintage references, it’s decidedly lived-in music that feels grounded and immediately classic, even as “Le Microscope” hints at a more experimental edge.
We met up in Greenpoint ahead of their @night_club_101 performance and walked the neighborhood as they reflected on midwestern living, the impact of Vespertine by @bjork and learning to think less.
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“You created a monster,” warns BAYLI on her new Banoffee-assisted single — not as an expression of evil, but of endurance. The self-declared “princess of the underground” has never lacked conviction, only a larger stage.
On NO RE-ENTRY, she steps into it fully, trusting instinct over perfection. Songs like “all of that” capture the tension at the center of her world — where outsider instincts meet a deep understanding of pop.
Before opening for @beneemusic at @irvingplaza , @baylimusic and I spent some time in the park catching up. We talked about her background in rock, her collaborative spirit and the demands of marketing yourself in modern music.
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